PORTSMOUTH — The arraignment for Kenneth Kimber, a former school IT worker arrested last week on eight charges related to the alleged solicitation of a girl under 16, was rescheduled Tuesday to March 4 at Portsmouth Circuit Court.

Kimber, 34, of Osprey Drive, who was terminated from his job working in the Portsmouth School District's information technology department, faces three felony counts of using a computer in a prohibited way and five felony counts of indecent exposure.

In a press release, Portsmouth school department officials stated Kimber's employment was terminated after he conducted multiple violations of school policy, including the policy concerning Internet use.

He allegedly used the Internet to sexually solicit a girl under the age of 16 between Feb. 4 and Feb. 15. It is not known whether Kimber used school property to commit the alleged crimes or whether he was working at Portsmouth High School at the time. That equipment has been seized and is being examined, according to a report by Seacoast Media Group.

Following his Friday arrest, Kimber was also fired from his job as head boys basketball coach at Noble High School, according to WMUR-TV. It was Kimber's first season as the program's head coach.

On Tuesday, there were no court documents available on Kimber including any police affidavits. There was also confusion as to whether he was expected to appear for his arraignment since posting $5,000 bail bond.

How he was released on bonded bail is also unknown as his bail conditions stated cash. Upon posting the $5,000 cash, he was then to be released on $15,000 personal recognizance bail.

A tip was made to Seacoast Crime Stoppers hot line, prompting police to investigate the case. The school department cooperated with police to investigate, and the state Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force continues their assistance with the investigation.

Anyone with information pertaining to this crime or any similar crime is asked to contact Detective Kristyn Rogers-Bernier at 603-610-7529.

Anonymous tips may also be provided through Seacoast Crime Stoppers by calling 603-431-1199 or visiting www.seacoastcrimestoppers.org. Tips can also be sent via text to CRIMES (274637) with the letters “TIPSCS” as the subject. If a tip leads to an arrest or indictment of the individual there may be a cash reward of up to $1,000.

Kimber is now scheduled to be arraigned at Portsmouth Circuit Court March 4 a 8:30 a.m.